According to Windowslatest reports, the next feature update of Windows 10 will be called “October 2020 Update”, and the current stable internal version is now available for testers in the release preview channel of the Windows Insider program use.
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 October 2020 update is a small update, focusing on the new Start menu, Alt-Tab to improve the performance of repair .
Windows 10 October 2020 update (also known as version 20H2) also comes pre-installed with Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. Unless the user modifies the Windows registry and restores the old browser, the user will no longer be able to access the classic Edge.
Windows 10 2004 new start menu
It is worth noting that the October 2020 update should be fairly easy to install, because Microsoft said it is using “feature pack” technology to turn it into a small and non-intrusive update . At the same time, the version number of the October 2020 update is the same as the May 2020 update (version 2004), which means that the user’s computer will be upgraded from Build 19041.xxx to Build 19042.xxx. On the second Tuesday of every month, both versions of Windows 10 will receive the same cumulative update from the same service channel.
As mentioned above, Microsoft plans to release an additional enablement package that will upgrade the build number and enable new features, including a new “Start” menu.
Naijatechnews has learned that Microsoft has not disclosed when Windows 10 version 20H2 will be released, but it is likely to start rolling out to consumers next month . If users want to install the update immediately, they need to register as a Windows Insider, and then follow the steps listed below:
Get the October 10, 2020 Windows update through the version preview
To get the Windows 10 October 2020 update immediately, follow these steps to join the Release Preview Ring:
• Open Settings>Update and Security.
• Click on the Windows Insider program.
• Click the Link Account button, and then select a Microsoft account.
• Click the Continue button.
• Under “Choose your Insider settings” select the “Publish preview” or “Repair only, applications and drivers” option.
• Click OK, restart the device, and the computer will start to receive the October 2020 update.
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